Asian Politics and Policy

Edited by Xiaowei Zang, Hon S. Chan

This Handbook offers a critical analysis of the major theoretical and empirical issues in public policy and public administration in China. Investigating methodological, theoretical, and conceptual themes, it provides an insightful refle...

Anna Korppoo, Iselin Stensdal, Marius Korsnes

At a time of global climate crisis, this crucial book examines the prospects for implementing low-carbon policies in the two global superpowers of China and Russia, focusing on the role of informal institutions in achieving reductions in...

Ming Wan

'This is a valuable and substantially updated edition. Ming Wan offers a discerning framework; consistent and easy-to-grasp evolutionary trends from the 19th century to the present day; insightful maps and data; and deep sensitivity to b...

Edited by Ka Zeng

This book examines the processes, evolution and consequences of China’s rapid integration into the global economy. Through analyses of Beijing’s international economic engagement in areas such as trade, investment, finance, sustainable d...

Gerald Chan

‘This new book by Professor Gerald Chan provides some fascinating perspectives in response to the current tense debate on China's role in global development. It also challenges many pessimistic views on the fate of globalization. This bo...

Edited by Chih Y. Woon, Klaus Dodds

‘What is the role of the global Arctic narrative? Why do Asian states strongly request to join the Arctic Council but are not active in the working groups? This book provides insightful observations on similar important questions, explor...

Florian Weigand

‘An engaging and readable account of how state actors, armed militias and criminal groups operate in concert to control the political economy of trafficking, extortion and illicit markets that underpins much of the conflict violence in t...

Edited by Catherine Jones, Sarah Teitt

‘This timely book contributes a much needed lens on China’s Korea policy. Each of its essays probes a different dimension of China’s developmental approach to peace and security on the Korean peninsula. The collection is a must read for ...

Edited by Yu-Min Joo, Teck-Boon Tan

‘This book is a timely and welcome addition to the growing body of knowledge on smart cities in Asia. Covering major smart cities in East, Southeast and South Asia, it thoughtfully examines the reasons why these conurbations are eagerly ...

Edited by Maria A. Carrai, Jean-Christophe Defraigne, Jan Wouters

‘A fascinating collection of detailed and data-driven studies that brings valuable on-the-ground insight into China’s Belt and Road Initiative and its global impacts. Sets the standard for future research on this important topic.’
– Eliz...

Edited by Stephan Feuchtwang

‘In the flourishing market of surveys of Chinese religions, this Handbook stands out on many counts, including breadth of coverage, quality of writing, and variety of authors’ cultural and intellectual backgrounds. It is built not only o...

Olivia Gippner

Drawing on first hand interview data with experts and government officials, Olivia Gippner develops a new analytical framework to explore the vested interests and policy debates surrounding Chinese climate policy-making.